For the first time ever, Samhain Publishing will serialize a terrifying original novel, Savage Species, in five installments, with new installments coming every two weeks.

The construction of the Peaceful Valley Nature Preserve, a sprawling, isolated state park, has stirred an evil that has lain dormant for nearly a century, and all the men, women and children unlucky enough to be attending the grand opening are about to encounter the most horrific creatures to ever walk the earth.

Part Four: The Arena

The two groups meet in a terrible and unexpected way. Sam, Charly, Jesse and Red Elk mount an impossible rescue mission to save Charly’s baby and the other kidnapped survivors, but the Children and the Night Flyers have other plans. As Eric descends into madness, a surprising victim will face his wrath.

Sam and his group are still on the mission of finding Charly’s son. Sam and his group unexpectedly meet up with Red Elk and his group in the Arena. The Arena houses the Children and the Night Flyers. As the suspense continues blindly into the Arena the body count is adding up and strange things are happening to some of its members.

Jesse dreams about his granddad, Eric flashes back to his youth. I’m not sure what these tangents have to do with the plot, but for me all the extra took away from the storyline. There is already a lot going on with the plot, and with such full action bloody scenes to throw in these added bland description back in time really slowed things down. Maybe the flashbacks have to do with the monsters, or the confinements of the arena tunnels? I am still reading to find out more information about the monsters. How this new breed came about? Why did the monsters seem to single out Charly’s son? Red Elk is really wearing out the porn talk. Several spots in this section of the novel really lost it’s fizz for me.

The author continues to give great descriptions of the scenes all while keeping the suspense going on. This is part four, but I have a feeling that something more sinister will appear. Yes, I’ve made it this far with Red Elk and his group in their fight for survival, I will continue on to read part five. Let the action continue!

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Review Star Rating Definitions

1 Star – We currently do not review any story with a 1 star rating. If it’s DNF or a “wall-banger” we decline to review.

2 Stars — Not wonderful, but tolerable. There may be some minor editing glitches but not enough to stop you reading. Not a wall-banger, but nothing you’d re-read. This is a book you would borrow from the library – not buy- and never check out again. You might recommend it to a friend with a mention of the glitches, knowing that something in the plot or story would still appeal to them regardless.

3 Stars — Good. Mostly enjoyable. You made it through and didn’t consider it a waste of time or money. The story was strong enough or the conflict tight enough, so even when the book faltered, it was able to draw you back in and keep you. There’s a chance you’ll recommend it to a friend, but it wouldn’t go on your keeper shelf.

4 Stars — Very Good. You’re glad you were the one who got to review the book. You would probably buy it and would definitely recommend it to your friends. You liked the characters and the plot. The writing style was good and the editing clean.

5 Stars — Great! You would definitely buy this book. You would definitely recommend it to your friends. You really loved the characters and the plot and would consider looking for this authors back list or making her an autobuy. The writing and editing were superb.

LASR Best Book – For a book or story that is truly exceptional. You think about it when you’re not reading it. You wonder what happens to the characters when you finish. You would absolutely buy everything else this author had to offer. The highest praise – and reserved for only a few.

Review Heat Level Descriptions

SWEET: no visual love scenes and no descriptive kissing;

SENSUAL: Contains a high degree of sexual tension, steamy kisses and passionate clinches, but all fully consummated love scenes will be implied, not described, and with the bedroom door firmly closed.

SPICY: Contains actual love scenes and may include detailed descriptions of foreplay and consummation.

HOT: Contains sizzling and very detailed love scenes throughout and graphic, explicit content which may be offensive to some.

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